US Bridges

Lee HWY 11 over Looney Mill Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.01 Rt 796; 1.57 Trvtvl · Structure no. 000000000003164

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,472
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee HWY 11 over Looney Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lee HWY 11 over Looney Mill Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,472 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,101 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLee HWY 11
CrossesLooney Mill Creek
Location0.01 Rt 796; 1.57 Trvtvl
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.44282, -79.85442
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,472 (2022)
Projected traffic6,101 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$358.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee HWY 11 over Looney Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee HWY 11 over Looney Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Lee HWY 11 over Looney Mill Creek carry?

About 5,472 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lee HWY 11 over Looney Mill Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Lee HWY 11 over Looney Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.